Those are some beautiful old holsters you guys are showing. I'd like to ask a holster question, if I might.

I notice that several of Lawandorder's holsters, and Turnerriver's, don't have retention straps or hammer thongs. I'm thinking of buying either a new "1920 Tom Threeperson's" or a "1930 Austin" model from El Paso Saddlery. It's for a 4" 38/44 45 Colt Bowen conversion that I had done recently. EPS says either the strap or the thong are available, but I assume if I asked 'em they'd skip the retention device. I also think both designs originally did not have a retention device.

You guys think if I skip the retention device the holster will fit tight enough for someone who does not envision strenuous activity?